Here is another quick one

[Shari]

Looks like I added the first one to Tami's thread by mistake. I just did this in the last few minutes and I will post it quick so I can remember what I did!!!
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1km1wJgzm9F5aJEybwqXYb5GRZINO1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1km1wJgzm9F5aJEybwqXYb5GRZINO1)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1DECLDt1xaRMHnKhnnO7RTIFy24Xd_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1DECLDt1xaRMHnKhnnO7RTIFy24Xd)

We were walking today and I saw this row of trees and snapped it. Had the dog on a lead so was one handed. I wanted more just the trees. I rotated to straighten, cropped, used the impressionist crayon filter (from a download I read about on one of PSE threads a while ago) Crayon distressed fresco rubbing, changed the brush sizes and pressure and there you have it. I think it will make a pretty notecard.
Shari

[Wendy]

Hi Shari ...

Hey you did wonders with that ... it will make a great notecard !! :)

Wendy

[JulieM]

I find it amazing what a simple crop can do to improve an image. The effects you used are terrific, too. Are those PSE5 filters?

[kroberts]

Shari,

I love the composition and effects of your "after" image!:) The cropping made such a difference!

[sharlmitch]

Great effect, and just the right crop! Very well done!

Sharon

[lindajay]

You really did that one RIGHT, Shari! So pretty.

[Shari]

Thanks everyone. I only got Linda's post via email so did not know anyone had replied and asked a question. Julie those filters are called Impressionist filters and I downloaded from a site that was suggested on I think a thread in Pixel Hangout some time ago. Unfortunately I did not make a note of the site - I just downloaded from the link in the thread at the time. I downloaded to CS2 but if you can find it you may be able to download to PSE5. I do not have time now but if I can find anything out I will let you know.
Shari